Brightside Theatre Inc

Organization Overview

Brightside Theatre Inc is located in Naperville, IL. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Brightside Theatre Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Brightside Theatre Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 08/2023, Brightside Theatre Inc generated $249.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $290.2k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 20.9% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ENLIGHTEN, EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN THROUGH THE LIVE PERFORMANCE OF COMEDIES AND INSPIRATIONAL STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

BRIGHTSIDE THEATRE (BST) WAS GRANTED 501(C)(3) STATUS ON NOVEMBER 20, 2009 AND BEGAN PROGRAMMING IN 2011 WITH A UNIQUE BLEND OF AWARD-WINNING PLAYS AND MUSICALS, PREMIERES, MODERN WORKS, AND TIMELESS CLASSICS MEANT TO REFLECT UPON AND INFORM OUR COMMUNITY. AS THE ONLY PROFESSIONAL NONPROFIT THEATRE COMPANY IN NAPERVILLE, BST MAINTAINS A UNIQUE PLACE IN THE ARTISTIC LANDSCAPE OF CHICAGO'S WESTERN SUBURBS. WE PROUDLY PRODUCE SHOWS ON AN INTIMATE SCALE WHILE PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL YOUTH.WE PROUDLY PRODUCE PLAYS AND MUSICALS ON AN INTIMATE SCALE, WITH AN ANNUAL SEASON THAT INCLUDES THREE MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS, A MUSICAL THEATRE CONCERT SERIES, AND A KIDS MUSICAL. BST WAS RECENTLY HONORED WITH NAPERVILLE MAGAZINE'S AWARD FOR BEST ENTERTAINMENT VENUE FOR THE 5TH YEAR IN A ROW. WE RECEIVED 11 LOU AWARD NOMINATIONS, AND ULTIMATELY THREE AWARDS, IN 2020 FOR EXCELLENCE IN THEATRE IN CHICAGO'S NORTH AND NORTHWEST SUBURBS, MAKING BST'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MOST NOMINATED SHOW IN THE REGION. BST TYPICALLY SERVES AN AUDIENCE OF MORE THAN 5,200 PATRONS ANNUALLY. ADDITIONALLY, WE ARE PROUD TO BE THE LARGEST CONSISTENT NONPROFIT EMPLOYER OF LOCAL ARTISTS IN THE NAPERVILLE AREA.BST 2022-2023 SEASON INCLUDED SHE LOVES ME, THE CONCERT VERSION OF CITY OF ANGELS THE MUSICAL, FOLLOWED BY THE HIT THE ODD COUPLE, CONCLUDING IN JUNE 2023 WITH OUR SUMMER PRODUCTION OF GYPSY. ALSO IN FEBRUARY WAS OUR BST YOUTH PRODUCTION, SISTER ACT, JR.. THE PRODUCTION INCLUDED EXPANDED ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMMING FOR OUR COMMUNITY, INCLUDING A TOUCH TOUR, AUDIO DESCRIPTION, AND ASL INTERPRETATION.BST IS PROUD TO HAVE PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT FOR OUR COMMUNITY DURING THIS UNPRECEDENTED TIME. WE AIM TO CONTINUE OUR OUTDOOR SUMMER CAMPS AND SUMMER IN THE PARKS SERIES IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS AS PART OF OUR REGULAR PROGRAMMING. 2023 SUMMER CAMPS INCLUDED TWO 2-WEEK SESSIONS OF FINDING NEMO, JR. BST SUSTAINED OUR 2021 OUTDOOR PROGRAMS AND EXTENDED THE RUN OF OUR CONCERT SERIES PRODUCTION TO 8 PERFORMANCES.


Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.

Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Julie Ann Kornak
Executive Director/secretary
$16,975
Jeffrey Cass
Artistic Director
$20,175
Melanie Greenberg
President
$0
Meg Birch
Treasurer
$0
Tin Penavic
Board Member
$0
Paul Santucci
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$10,857
Related organizations$0
Government grants $40,031
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$41,598
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $5,921
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$92,486
Total Program Service Revenue$152,219
Investment income $2,412
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$3,074
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $249,762

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Chicago Theatre Group Inc
Chicago, IL
$26,807,966
Municipal Theatre Association Of St Louis
St Louis, MO
$33,745,058
Steppenwolf Theater Co
Chicago, IL
$28,518,890
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Inc
Milwaukee, WI
$35,719,750
Auditorium Theatre Of Roosevelt University Inc
Chicago, IL
$11,614,342
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago, IL
$17,200,053
Repertory Theatre Of St Louis
Saint Louis, MO
$8,131,352
American Players Theatre Of Wisconsin Inc
Spring Green, WI
$10,400,018
Pabst Theater Foundation Inc
Milwaukee, WI
$8,001,348
Stages St Louis
Chesterfield, MO
$5,932,455
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Inc
Kansas City, MO
$5,840,595
Theater League Inc
Kansas City, MO
$1,974,369
Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc
Indianapolis, IN
$8,710,917
Writers Theatre Inc
Glencoe, IL
$4,762,382
Actors Theatre Of Louisville Inc
Louisville, KY
$2,682,029
Northlight Theatre Inc
Skokie, IL
$9,718,846
First Stage Milwaukee Inc Performing Arts Center
Milwaukee, WI
$5,096,921
Lookingglass Theatre Company
Chicago, IL
$3,866,114
Black Ensemble Theater Corporation
Chicago, IL
$2,004,758
Community Theatre Of Cedar Rapids Inc
Cedar Rapids, IA
$2,501,526
Performing Arts At Metropolis
Arlington Heights, IL
$2,909,835
Porchlight Music Theatre Chicago
Chicago, IL
$2,648,091
Northern Sky Theater Inc
Fish Creek, WI
$2,881,655
Springfield Little Theatre Inc
Springfield, MO
$5,292,563
Englert Civic Theatre Inc Non Profit
Iowa City, IA
$2,564,898

Create an account to unlock the data you need.

or